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After getting out of first inning with bases loaded and no runs scoredCredits: Chip Dickson

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The day started with the official confirmation that Dayton Baseball was awarded the top seed in the upcoming NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 state tournament, and then ended with its 15th win of the season.

Senior Anthony Monguso had three hits, including a double, with two RBI and junior Ryan Lashuk scattered four hits over four innings with four strikeouts to get the win in relief to propel Dayton to a 9-7 victory over Rahway in Springfield.

Junior Anthony Santucci had a two-run single with a run scored, junior Jack Quinn added two singles with an RBI, and junior Jeffrey Carrier added an RBI single with a run scored for the Bulldogs (15-4), which has won three straight and seven of its last nine games.

Junior William Hodic had two runs scored, Lashuk, and seniors Matthew Pavick and Joe Kastner each scored a run apiece in the win.

Senior Jonathan Holland posted an RBI single and junior Adam Wuest tacked on an RBI for Dayton, which will play its final regular season game Friday versus neighbor Union at Ruby Field in Springfield with first pitch set for 4 p.m.

In other regular-season news, Dayton finished in second-place, one game behind Roselle Park, which captured its third Union County Conference-Valley Division title, having won in 2011 and 2015.

“We are very proud of finishing first or second in our conference every year I have been here, except last year, which shows the consistency of our play and I am proud of that more than anything,” said Dayton head coach Michael Abbate.

The Bulldogs won the conference crown in 2010 and 2012-15, and finished second in 2011 and this season.

State Tournament starts Monday

Dayton begins its state tournament run on Monday, May 22 as they host 16th-seeded Somerset Tech at 4 p.m., with the winner advancing to next Thursday’s quarterfinals to face the winner between ninth-seeded Brearley and eighth-seeded Becton.

“Getting the top seed is a tribute to being consistent throughout the year with our approach in trying to win the game we play each day and only worrying about one game at a time,” said Abbate. “Our kids love playing at Ruby Field and I am glad the seniors get an opportunity to play at least one more time there.”

The Bulldogs are seeking its third sectional title, having won it in 2013 and 2014.

Roselle Park, the second-seed, is on the bottom side of the bracket, and should both teams be fortunate enough to survive and advance, the third matchup of the season between both schools will be held at historic Ruby Field in Springfield with a sectional title on the line on Friday, June 2.

CLARK, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 29, Clark Township’s Online Historical Archives will be revealed during a special presentation at the Clark Library. The collection includes books, historic photos, yearbooks and images of old newspapers.

The public is invited to join the Clark Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Clark Library and other town officials at this ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Residents possessing a family heirloom that they suspect has real value are encouraged to come to the Summit Historical Society on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a verbal auction evaluation and possible consignment their antiques, fine jewelry, silver and art with Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers.

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – This week ends with Springfield Patriot Chamber of Commerce’s Festival & Car Show on Sunday October 1. The event goes from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the rain date is October 15. It will be in front of Town Hall. To being Sunday, there will be a 5k and fun run benefitting veterans from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

PLAINFIELD, NJ - Hillsborough author Rikki Lynn Hauss will continue her campaign to perpetuate the legacy and lifestyle of heiress Doris Duke and the demolition of the Duke mansion along the Raritan River during the Tri-County History Fair Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Plainfield Public Library.

A day of discovery, resource sharing, raffles, and an opportunity to speak ...

CLARK, NJ — On Friday, Sept. 29, Clark Township’s Online Historical Archives will be revealed during a special presentation at the Clark Library. The collection includes books, historic photos, yearbooks and images of old newspapers.

The public is invited to join the Clark Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the Clark Library and other town officials at this ...

Thank you for your coverage of the pet store ordinance issue at the Springfield Township Committee meeting on 9/12/17 wherein an ordinance was unanimously adopted. My group, FAUN-NJ, has worked extensively on this issue at the local, county and state level together with the Humane Society of the United States and New Jersey Residents Against Puppy Mills.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Middlesex County, New Brunswick and Rutgers University officials are eyeing the Hub City and surrounding area as a potential spot for Amazon’s “HQ2,”an East Coast headquarters, that would employ as many as 50,000 people

The online retail giant, which is headquartered in Seattle, announced its plans earlier this month to pump $5 billion into the ...

SPRINGFIELD—Democratic candidate for Township Committee Chris Capodice today released his plan to reduce waste and save taxpayer dollars by making Springfield’s government more accessible to residents and more efficient.

Capodice stated, “As a member of the Township Committee, one of my top priorities will be making sure that your government is transparent and accessible to ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - A public meeting will be held on Monday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the O’Donnell-Dempsey Senior Center, 622 Salem Avenue in Elizabeth. Caregivers and seniors are invited to attend, participate and express their views on the service needs of seniors.

“This public hearing is a good opportunity for residents to request services in areas such as caregiver support, ...